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THE SILVER SCREEN. RANSOM FOR MEN
OF THE HILLS."
MELODRAMA "AT THE QUEEN'S.
DELI MARU PIRACY SEQUEL.
NEGOTIATIONS DONE IN
WRITING.
WIFE AND SISTER- IN-LAW.
ALSO A HE-MAN HUSBAND.
UNHAPPY DOMESTIC TANGLE.
The case in which Mrs. Bertha Seares it ruing her husband, Mr. The case against the two Chinesa Joaquim Rocque Soares for legal who are charged with threatening custody of their child, maintenance two persons with the object of mak- and costs, came up for hearing be- ing them pay a ransom for the re-fore Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith at lease of a passenger who was kid Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, napped in the Deli Maru piracy on after being adjourned for a week.
The new all-talking film now showing at the Queen's deals with an unusual and rather grim story. The incidents in "The Valiant " are skilfully handled, and the tragic note is not over-emphasised. It is the story of a son's desperate sacri- fice, and works up to a highly emotional olimar which is very effectively handled. Paul, Mun as the young man who has committed September 21 last, was continued his before Mr. G. W. H. Grantham at murder but wishes to save mother and sister from disgrace by Central Magistracy yesterday. concealing his identity has a very strong part, and reveals himself to be an excellent actor. Marguerite Churchill, who plays the part of the murderer's sister, has a most appealing character to present, and in all the scenes in which she ap pears brings a powerful personality into play. Miss Churchill has had considerable stage experience be- fore taking up screen work, and is ap actress of obvious ability. The principals are well supported by other members of the company, but "The Yaliant" is melodrama all through, and the comic relief given by the comedy Beacath the Law"
Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy, pro- secuted for the Crown and Mr. Arthur Corey was for the first defendant.
Mr. Cheung King Yuet who described his alleged interviews with the first defendant at Wedace day's hearing was cross-examined by Mr. Covey.
He said that be did not ask either for the defendant's credentials or his lifes history. Many questions were asked by the defendant, who also requested witness to write to Mr. Hsu. The defendant did not dictate this but it was composed by witness.
Silent "Conversations."
The applicant was represented by Mr. J. T. Prior and Mr. Leo D'Almada, sur. was for the hus band.
Before hearing the case, his Wor-
clear that he knew something of the ship said that he wished to make it facts. It was unfortunate that a Magistrate should know anything. about a case that he was about to instance as he had had to sign the hear, but it was inevitable in this summons. He also wished to say that it was unfortunate that the case had to be brought before the Court for uttlement. He thought it would have been better if, hus- band and wife could have come to ed whether there was any hope of an amicable settlement, and he ask their doing so.
Mr. D'Almada said that his client
The "conversation" was conduct-wanted to approach his wife with a view to making an arrangement but there had been no opportunity for him to do so,
is very welcome. Clark and Meed in writing as neither could Cullough provide plenty of fun in understand the other's dialect. The $60,000 ransom was asked for in this talkie, and Jan Garber's or writing and not verbally."
Two days later, witness returned chestra further enliven the pro- ceedings with, some sparkling to Shanghai and he came back to melody, both instrumental and Hong Kong about January 3. He did not know that the meetings were being watched by the police and the paper on which the negotia- tions were conducted was usually burnt after the interview.
voca!.
At the World Desert Nights," with John Gilbert starring, is being shown until the end of the week, and at the Star Four Sons," dealing with a mother's sacrifice, is on the bill until Saturday,
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KNITTING FIRM WHICH CLOSED DOWN.
FORMER MANAGER SUED FOR DEBTS.
Certain contracts for wool garn were referred to at the Summary Mesars. Court yesterday when Steger and Company, of King's Building, sued Chan Shing, of 164, Nanchang Street, Shamshuipo, for 8665.20 due on two promissory
notes.
Mr. J. M. Remedios appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr. F. O. E. Rendall for the defendant.
Mr. Cover asked witness if all the 811,600 demanded as ransom, would go to the pirates. Witness replied that he understood the money would go "to the men of the
bills.'
Witness denied that he had ever heard of a certain Mr. Chow Wai Ching, who was to get $4,000.
to
Mr. Covey asked if witness had questioned the defendant as whether he personally knew the pirates Witness replied that the defendant referred to them as "his friends in the hills," whom witness took to be the pirates.
MCovey Did you ever ask to be put in touch with them!"-
No.
A Tittle Squeezo,
Mr. Covey suggested that delen dant was really trying to assist Mr. Hsu to get his release, but at the same time wanted to get a little
squeeze" Witness agreed. Mr. Chow Man King, said he was also known as Chow Sit. He lived at 16 On Lan Street. He met Chan Ho Piu last year with Lee Yu Cheung. A conversation took place in which he was requested to do certain things. On November 12 he went with Chan Po Piu to the Tai Loi Boarding house, where he met the first defendant. The latter said that he was representing the "peo- ple of the bills," and had power to negotiate the release of Mr. Hau. 940,000 was asked for raLSOM.
Haggle!
The defendant stated in the wit ness-box that on November 18 last he saw the plaintiff firm in his capacity as manager of the You Sing Knitting Factory, which had contracts for wool with the plain tiffs. When he informed them that he was unable to pay the money due on the promissory notes he al-
On about November 20 another leged he was detained and forced discussion took place when witness to deliver certain woollen goods to showed the defendant a telegram satisfy the debt. The promissory from Chan Ho Piu stating that the highest offer would be $3,000. Wit notes were, however, not returned ness saw the defendant again at the to him and shortly after the Knit Boarding House a few days later when the latter reduced his ransom ting Factory closed down.
money to 890,000. At a later meet Witness denied under cross-oxing witness raised his offer to 84,000 amination that the goods were and said that this was final.
Defendant said that he would given as security for the fulfilment
consult the men of the bills," and of his obligations under the con- tracts. He also said he could not returning a few days later lowered remember receiving a letter warn the sum to $12,000,
Witness wrote to Shanghai and ing him of his obligations under the contracts and informing him later received a telegram saying that the goods would be sold by that the offer was accepted and that public auction to settle his account somebody was coming down to
It was submitted by the plaintiffs negotiate with the defendant. that the promissory notes were The hearing was adjourned until
to-day. given as no cash was paid when the defendant took delivery of two bales of wool. The receipt of the woollen goods was admitted, it be ing contended that this was by way of security for any loss over
DISPUTE ABOUT BOILER PRESSURE.
COURT,
the sale by auction of goods which CLAIM TAKEN TO SUMMARY defendant failed to take delivery under the contracts. This would be the subject of another action in the higher Court.
Judgment was given for the plaintifs with costs.
NAMPENG DEVELOPS ENGINE TROUBLE.
A defectivo boiler used in the manufacture of bean curd was sbown as an exhibit at the Sum- mary Court yesterday when Lau Kwong.Noi, trading as Kwong Ah & Co., 10, Kwong Wa Lane, general contractors, sued the Wing Loong firm of bean curd manufacturers in Capsuimen for 4579.95 as balance "due for steam boilers supplied
In
counterclaim defendants Capt. J. M. Pessanha, the mas ter of the Portuguese vessel Nam- denied their indebtedness and naked peng reported to the Harbour Au- for the return of 8497.05 which they thorities that his vessel, which left said had been overpaid under a this port at 2.25 p.m. on Tuesday verbal arrangement for reducing for Hoihow, had not gone far when the price.yan she developed engine trouble and Mr. F. X. d'Almada, jar., was had to put back to port for repairs. for plaintif and Mr. F. C. E She had reached Gap Rock about Rendall appeared for the defen- 8 p.m. on Tuesday when the trouble danta started and the was immediately put about and reached here at 7.30 a.m. yesterday. She is now a chored at Taumati
Plaintiffs solicitor explained that a boiler was made to stand 60 lbs pressare at an agreed price of (Continued at foot of next column).
His Worship asked Mr. Prior whether it would not be possible for the parties to try and make things up but Mr. Prion replied that his client had already done. everything she could.
In opening Mr. Prior said that the couple married about a year ago. They then went to stay in Ashley Road with the husband's mother and sister and the sister's. child. The husband's mother died on February 14, 1929, and up till trouble in the house. The quarrela thea there had been practically no arose from the presence of the bus band's sister."
Wanted to Stay at Home. Shortly before the child. was born the sister insisted that the wife should go into hospital. Mrs. Suares resented this and said she wanted to stay at home, but the hus- band took his sister's part. Nothing was done till the night of June 11/12, when Mr. Soares took his wife to her mother's place about midnight, where po preparations had been made and there she gave birth to a child early the same fuorning.
Interposing, the Magistrate asked. why the husband objected to his wife staying at home. Mr. Prior said that it was because it would have been expensive.
Mrs. Soares lived with her mother and, in October 8, a Reverend Father persuaded the couple to have
together. another try at living peacefully
Things went on quite well for ä while and them old trouble broke out again and the husband tried to force the wife out of the bouse.
Mrs. Soares' Tells Her Troubles. Mrs. Soares giving evidence said that after her mother-in-law died, her husband very seldom consulted her on household affairs, and "ebe was nobody in the house." servants did not obey her orders and on one occasion he said, "If you want anything, ask Anga," (his, sister).
The
Witness went on to relate a num- ber of troubles. One night when at dinner, her sister-in-law told her husband of how one of their friends treated his wife, and how afraid she was of him. Witness retorted that if the girl in question was afraid of her husband, she was not said "I'll make you as humble as a afraid of hers. Mr. Soares then dog one day."
Mra. Soares said that after their reconciliation her husband let her run the house, making a monthly allowance. On November 24, she went to him for more money, Mr. Soares said,What, finished so scont" and when the complained of the amount he allowed her, he raid If you are not satisfied, you can go." He added that he would run the house himself from January might as well do so now. What is 1030 Witness replied, "You the use of my trying to keep house when you contradict me every time I give the servants an order?"
The case was adjourned.
824.82. Subsequently defendants. approached plaintiff and asked for a boiler of thinner material. The order was executed, but the thinner métal only stood 48 lbs. pressure, 4 fact which was known to the de- fendants. Other orders were sub requently placed from time to time. His Lordship suggested that the ccntract was for boilers warranted real point at issue was whether the
Ibe to bear 60 lbs. pressure or only 48 Solicitors for both sides agreed that if this point was settled it would dispose of the claim and counterclaim,
The case was adjourned until February 21.
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Which is farther away," asked a teacher, "England or the moon?". England," the children answer-
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"England
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we can't see England,' answered one of the brightest of the class.
A businesslike man stepped into a butcher's shop. "A piece of beef for roasting!" he ordered briskly. The meat, mostly bone, was thrown on the scales
"Look here!", remonstrated the man, "you're giving me a big piece of bone l
Oh, no, I ain't," said the but... Balea Manager:
it salesman is a rizard He could cher blandly, you are paying for sell anything."
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The teacher was trying to see Low many proverbs her class of little wigglers knew.
An Editor's wish
I would I were beneath a tree;
A-sleeping in the shade; With all the bills I've got to pay,
Paid va
I would I were beside the sea.
Or sailing in a host, Birds.of.& feather do what "With all the things I've got to she asked.
"Lay eggs," promptly piped up an urchin on the front seat.
There is a story that a sailor, failing to return to his battle cruiser on time, was apprehended in citizen dress and dragged before his auperior officer. "I read about how the big nations bad all signed that Kellogg treaty," he explained, "and I just thought you wouldn't need me any more.",
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I would I were on yonder hill,
A-basking in the sun;
With all the work I've got to do,
A shambling old negro went down the street lending a big dog with a For Sale" sign on its collar. A
mother finally asked its price.. little girl spied the dog and want ed it. She teased so hard that her.
Two dollahs I said the negro, Inquirer (at local ironmonger's): an expectant grin on his face.
Two dollars exclaimed the "I'm going to a fancy dress party this evening as Father Time-lady. "Why, the dog isn't worth wonder if you could let me hire that much. I'll give you to cents."
The negro drew himself up in a scythe F
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a dollah to take him!" solled lawn mower."